A 28-Year-Old Walks Into a Rheumatology Clinic With Gout His big toe is swollen to twice its normal size. He can feel his pulse in the joint. He used to run 5Ks. Now he cannot put on a sock without wincing. His doctor asks about his diet. “I started carnivore six months ago,” he says. … Read more
Here’s something I hear a lot from women with gout: “The doctor didn’t take me seriously at first. He thought it was just arthritis. He told me to wait and see.” Sound familiar? Women’s pain has a documented history of being taken less seriously than men’s. Gout is no exception. And the consequences aren’t trivial. … Read more
Most people with gout know they need to watch their purine intake and limit alcohol. But here’s something many don’t realize: over 75% of people with gout also have abnormally high blood fat levels. This connection between uric acid and cholesterol isn’t coincidence, it’s a metabolic partnership that significantly impacts your health risks. This article … Read more